Chefoo, 7th April.
The Japanese vanguard, consisting of infantry and cavalry, is concentrating on the line of Anchyu and Kaichydn, oocupying a small number of mountain passes with a few guns. The rest of the artillery has been sent back, as the guns came to a dead stop on the bad roads and there was a danger that they would be lost entirely. Beyond the line Anchyu-Kaichyén, the Japanese are advancing only for the purpose of reconnoitring.
Tt is reported that a large demonstra tion of the Japanese fleet is expected off Port Arthur on the 10th instant.
The ironclad Retvizan cannot berender-' ed again fit for service in Port Arthur. She will be used as a floating battery. Some of her guns, however, have been The following telegram is from the "Kobe Herald"
London, sth April.
The "Svet" has published another threatening article against China, declaring that the patience of the Russian Government is becoming exhausted and that Russia must take measures to secure her Fight, flank, ageinet possible surprises.—Mainichi."
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